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WorksheetsSocial Studies Unit 4 Illinois
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
The Chicago neighborhood of Pilsen is known for its
Irish heritage
Mexican heritage
Latin heritage
Asian heritage
_____ is a six day celebration of Illinois's ancestors from Sweden.
Spoon River Valley Scenic Route
Fiesta del Sol
Pulaski Day
Swedish Days
What is Camp Callahan?
A memorial to honor veterans from the Persian Gulf War.
A summer camp for mentally and physically challenged children and adults.
A memorial to honor President Abraham Lincoln.
A memorial to honor veterans from World War II.
What historical figures to Illinoisans honor?
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln and Kasimir Pulaski
Kasimir Pulaski and George Washington
What forms the western border of Illinois?
The Mississippi River
The Wabash River
Lake Michigan
The Ohio River
What are the landforms of the Central Plains a result of?
coal
slow moving glaciers
rolling hills
petroleum
Why does Chicago get so much snow?
they experience many tornadoes
they are in the southern part of Illinois.
they experience lake effect snow
they experience extreme temperatures
What are the 3 regions of Illinois?
the Central Plains, Lake Michigan, and the Gulf Coastal Plain
Central Plains, Shawnee Hills, and the Illinois River
the Central Plains, Shawnee Hills, and the Gulf Coastal Plain
What is the capital of Illinois?
Chicago
Rockford
Peoria
Springfield
What region is the capital of Illinois located in?
Central Plains
Shawnee Hills
Gulf Coastal Plain
Lake Michigan
Through which regions does the Mississippi River flow?
the Central Plains, Shawnee Hills, and the Gulf Coastal Plain
the Central Plains, Lake Michigan, and the Gulf Coastal Plain
the Central Plains, Shawnee Hills, and the Illinois River
What are the largest economic industries in Illinois today?
farming, finance, service
manufacturing, business, service
business, finance, service
farming, business, finance
What term is used to describe bringing in goods from another country to sell or use?
export
sale
trade
import
What is the greatest natural resource in Illinois?
coal
limestone
oats
soil
How many states border Illinois?
4
5
6
3
True or False? Michigan borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Indiana borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Missouri borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Iowa borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Minnesota borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Kentucky borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Tennessee borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? Wisconsin borders Illinois.
true
false
True or False? California borders Illinois.
true
false
What does the Illinois Constitution explain?
our rights as citizens
powers and responsibilities of our government
the branches of government
all of the choices
Which branch of government is responsible for carrying out the laws?
the executive branch
the legislative branch
the judicial branch
the Senate
Who is the head of a municipality's government?
the judges
the mayor
the governor
the town clerk
A man or a woman who has fought in war is called a
traditional
ancestor
veteran
appeal
An _____ is a relative from the past.
ancestor
traditional
veteran
prairie
Swedish meatballs and Swedish pancakes are examples of _____ foods.
ancestor
traditional
veteran
appeal
A hill is an example of a _____.
borders
prairie
landform
ballot
The lines that separate Illinois from neighboring states are called
borders
prairie
landform
ancestor
A _____ is a flat area of land with no trees.
borders
landform
prairie
appeal
The request to review a case that already went to trial is called an _____.
ballot
appeal
ordinance
trade
Another word for a law is
ballot
appeal
ordinance
service
The act or method of voting is called a
ballot
appeal
ordinance
trade
To make or process something is called
service
manufacturing
trade
export
_____ means to send goods to other countries for sale or trade.
service
manufacturing
trade
export
Teaching is an example of a job in the _____ industry.
service
manufacturing
trade
export
The buying and selling of goods is called _____.
service
manufacturing
trade
export
